Declan Chisholm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Declan Chisholm is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Declan Chisholm has 1 goals, 6 assists and 7 points in 26 games, worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Declan Chisholm is a defenseman with 125 games of NHL experience across four seasons, tallying 6 goals and 28 points in his career. He demonstrated a stronger impact in the 2024-25 season with a peak GAR of 5.3, though his current 26 games show a 0.6 GAR.
The 26-year-old has registered 1 goal and 7 points in his current campaign. His even-strength offense has not provided a positive contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 5, Pick 150 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +3 | 4 | 20 | 5.0% | 13:44 | 48.7% | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Declan Chisholm has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Declan Chisholm's GAR this season?
Declan Chisholm has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
What is Declan Chisholm's WAR this season?
Declan Chisholm has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Declan Chisholm have this season?
Declan Chisholm has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 26 games this season.
Is Declan Chisholm a good defenseman?
Declan Chisholm ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Declan Chisholm's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Declan Chisholm has accumulated 1.5 career GAR and 28 points.
When was Declan Chisholm drafted?
Declan Chisholm was drafted in 2018 — Round 5, Pick 150 — WPG.